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Old 02-28-2009, 07:06 AM
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Buck USMC 1993 Full (Threaded) Tang

For was of you who wondered who was insane to spend so much money for this bayonet, well it is me!
You probably remember how fustrated I was when I lost the auction for a similar bayonet, last October.
Well, this one is even better, with the correct grip/decal on the scabbard.
Few shots (sorry for the lighting, I should improve my skills).
Things, in my opinion, to note:
1) how fragile is the threaded tang;
2) the shallower/smaller fuller on the blade;
3) the diamond stone on the scabbard;
4) the signs, on the scabbard, where the upper loops were originally;
5) the new, completely different, web assembly;
6) the grip "decal" and the sign of the snap under it;
7) the wire cutter plate is missing the screwdriver "tip" at the end (thanks to ColinG for pointing this out);
and, of course,
8) the full tang!
































Last edited by Carlo; 03-03-2009 at 07:08 AM. Reason: added something to note
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